ST. THOMAS MALANKARA ORTHODOX CHURCH

1. NE American Diocese MMVS Virtual Annual Conference – will be held on Sat, Oct 9th at 9am.  Rev. Fr. Thomas Raju of Mavelikkara Diocese will be the main speaker and will present on the theme: “Fragrance of Christ” – 2 Corinthians 2:15.  All MMVS members are requested to attend.

1. Men’s Forum – The first meeting of the Men’s Forum will take place on Sat, Sep 25th at 4:30pm before evening prayer.  All men over the age of 50 are welcome to attend.
2. Combined Monthly Retreat & Prayer Day – The Council of Indian Orthodox Churches of Brooklyn, Queens, Long Island will be conducting its monthly retreat and prayer-day on Sun, Sep 26th at 7pm via Zoom.  Rev. Fr. Dr. C. K. Rajan, Vicar of St. Stephen’s, Franklin Square, will be the main speaker.

1. Men’s Forum -The first meeting of the Men’s Forum will take place on Sat, Sep 25th at 4:30pm, before evening prayer.  All men over the age of 50 are welcome to attend.

1. September Mid-Week Services – All those who wish to participate are welcome.
   1. The Nativity of St. Mary – We will be celebrating Holy Qurbana for the Nativity of St. Mary on Tuesday, September 7th at 6:30pm.
   2. The Feast of the Holy Cross – We will be celebrating Holy Qurbana for the Feast of the Holy Cross on Monday, September 13th at 6:30pm
2. MGOCSM Volunteer Event – The MGOCSM would like to thank all the volunteers who came out Saturday to help volunteer at the food pantry in Shelter Rock Church. Our parishioners, led by Ms. Ruth Abraham and Mr. Joshua Mathew, were able to work with other volunteers to help hand out boxes of food to families in need, during these difficult times.

1. Passing of Mr. T. M. Varghese – the brother of Mr. Mathew Thomas, Monday in Kumbanad, Kerala.  He was 78 years old.  The funeral took place Saturday.  Please keep the bereaved family in your prayers. 
2. 2020 & 2021 Graduates – Reminder, all students who graduated from high school or college in either 2020 or 2021 are requested to submit their names to the Secretary.
3. Baby Girl – Mr. Nitin & Mrs. Seethal Raju were blessed with a baby girl, Amelia Mary Raju, on Thursday, August 26th.  Please keep the baby, mother, and family in your prayers.

1. Passing of Mr. Varughese Thekkakara – husband to Mrs. Mariamma Varughese and father of Mrs. Anija Tom and Dr. Ansu Joy, early Sunday morning. Mr. Thekkakara had been a beloved member of our parish. Please keep the bereaved family in your prayers. LIVE STREAM LINK: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dgULJhRHeHY
2. 2020 & 2021 Graduates – Reminder, all students who graduated from high school or college in either 2020 or 2021 are requested to submit their names to the Secretary.
3. 2021 Annual Convention – The Council of Indian Orthodox Churches of Brooklyn, Queens, Long Island will be conducting its 2021 Annual Convention on Sat, Aug 28th and Sun, Aug 29th virtually, starting at 6:30pm. The convention will be inaugurated by H.G. Zachariah Mar Nicholovos and the speakers will be Rev. Fr. Isaac B. Prakash, Vicar of St. Peter’s & St. Paul’s, Houston and Rev. Fr. Jerry John Mathew, Vicar of St. Mary’s, Detroit.

1. Passing of Mr. T. K. Daniel – the father of Mr. Koshy Daniel, Monday in Haripad, Kerala.  He was 100 years old and a retired military officer.  His children will be going to India.  Please keep the bereaved family in your prayers. 
2. 40th Day Memorial – There will be Holy Qurbana conducted on Thursday, August 19th at 6:30pm for the 40th day orma of Bava Thirumeni.  
3. 2020 & 2021 Graduates – Reminder, all students who graduated from high school or college in either 2020 or 2021 are requested to submit their names to the Secretary.

1. General Body Meeting – There will be an in-person General Body meeting on Sunday, August 8th after Holy Qurbana. All members are kindly requested to attend this meeting.